Children's Health - Giving Your Kids Healthy Food

Childhood obesity is a worldwide problem and no child is safe if they don't have healthy eating habits. There are many causes of obesity in children. Some of these are fast foods which are high in calories and fat. They also contain dangerous trans (fake fats) that wreak havoc on a young child's body. Another cause is processed foods. These false foods are loaded with sugar and artificial colors, flavors and preservatives which add up to extra calories. Because of the added processed sugars, a child can consume a tremendous amount of sugar and not even feel that full.

Many of these artificial colors, flavors and preservatives may also cause cancer. A lack of exercise has a direct link to obesity. Being a couch potato is not just bad for adults. A lack of exercise causes a lack of blood flow and circulation. This leads to sedentary kids who have lack of tone in muscles and obesity. The last way a child can become obese is just old fashion over eating which is easy to do when the food is fake as in processed foods.

So what's the answer? Well it's really simple. Have your child eat only natural foods. If it is a natural food such as an apple, banana or orange its OK to eat. The natural foods contain all the nutrients your child's body needs with the added fiber to help with digestion. The problem again is with processed or fast foods. These foods can be eaten in large quantities without feeling full. Food scientists develop these foods with one goal in mind, profits. They use the cheapest ingredients to keep the food products together and to last a long time (shelf life).

Their employers praise them for their accomplishments and cost cutting methods. But, they nor the scientists have no consideration nor do they even know what the consequences will be when children eat the laboratory food they invented. This comes down to one thing money. The easiest way to get your children to exercise is to play sports. When a kid is playing sports they are having fun, toning muscles and increasing circulation and burning calories. When kids are playing sports they don't even think about the good they are doing for their body they are just having fun naturally. There are many sports to choose from but the best advice is to let your child choose for themselves. That was they will be more interested and motivated to stick with it.

Jay Holt is a graduate from the University of Florida's nutrition college. Jay is a health and fitness advocate and has combined his literary aspirations with his love of nutrition.

His ability to see the world through a child's eyes is unequaled. His new book "Tommy the Tommy the Tomato Teaches Nutrition" is highly recommended by parents and educators everywhere (and kid-approved).

The Purpose of Eating Healthy Foods

Health is definitely in the hands of each individual. It is the kind of lifestyle that one leads that determines the health of a person and the rest of it is fate. To maintain a perfect and healthy body one should inculcate good eating habits from young. It is best to choose healthy foods to eat rather than junk food that destroys the body's immune system.

Healthy foods can maintain a perfect immune system in the body thus avoiding common flu and colds and any other viral infections that may affect the body. If the body's immune system functions perfectly well it would fight illnesses as they occur keeping you healthy always.

Everyone wants to live a long life and enjoy it to the best and not stay put to the bed or the wheel chair. To obtain this longevity and mobility in life good health is very important. Good health can be maintained by eating healthy foods like vegetables, dairy products and proteins in a well balanced diet. Minerals and vitamins are an essential part for the growth and well being of the body. Foods rich in fiber keep the bowels feeling light by avoiding constipation and thus avoiding harmful bacteria from entering the intestines.

Energy is provided by eating healthy foods. Most people are of the opinion that sugar gives energy, but this is a wrong notion as energy got from sugar is short lived and may land you with severe levels of blood sugar if taken in excess. Foods rich in protein like eggs in any form, pasta, protein shakes, cheese, macaroni or spaghetti can be the choice for dinner or even lunch. These foods are very tasty and they also boost the energy of the body.

Weight loss is a major concern today with the rise of obesity in kids and adults alike. To stay healthy and away from obesity weight loss programs are essential, but if you are lucky enough to be far away from obesity then you should be careful not to enter that stage of life. Healthy foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products that are low in fat, nutritional grain and cereals should be the top priority in your balanced diet plans. Junk foods should be totally wiped off the menu chart.

If healthy foods are eaten with these purposes in mind then there is absolutely nothing that can stop you feeling healthy and light. Everyone is born in this world to live and be happy, so let's take the challenge and eat healthy foods to be healthy and live.